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Jacksonville State University news and sports coverage from The Anniston Star.

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Mark Edwards@MarkSportsStarApr 25
Congrats to Jacksonville State softball for clinching its first conference championship since 2019. They steam rolled the rest of the league so thoroughly, they clinched now, even with four regular-season games left. The story is in the comments.
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Breaking: Coach Rat is leaving Spring Garden to coach the Jax State women's basketball team. Ricky Austin told his Spring Garden team at 10:30 a.m. and an official announcement from Jax State is expected at 11 a.m. The links to the story and my column is in the comments.
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Jacksonville State women's basketball coach Rick Pietri told his team today that he is retiring. In 13 years, the 60-year-old PIetri won 197 games, which is a school record. annistonstar.com/free/rick-p…
Rick Pietri retires as head coach of Jax State's women's basketball program

Rick Pietri retires as head coach of Jax State's women's basketball program

Jacksonville State women's basketball coach Rick Pietri told his team today that he is retiring. In 13 years, the 60-year-old PIetri won 197 games, which is a school record.

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Mark Edwards@MarkSportsStarFeb 23
Sunday’s story. Jax State took four of five this weekend. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State softball: After four straight wins, bittersweet invitational ends with a loss

Jax State softball: After four straight wins, bittersweet invitational ends with a loss

Jacksonville State won four straight games its own softball invitational this weekend before losing Sunday's finale to Gardner-Webb. As this is only the third week of the season, head coach

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Mark Edwards@MarkSportsStarFeb 22
Friday's story from the Jax State Invitational. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…

Jax State softball: Gamecocks' bats stay hot in fifth straight win

Jacksonville State pounded out a 7-0 softball victory at home Friday over DePaul, and then enjoyed a fireworks show. Crazy Ken's Fireworks donated enough for a show that players and

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Mark Edwards@MarkSportsStarFeb 22
Saturday's story from the Jax State Invitational. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State softball: After position change, Emma Elrod keeps slugging

Jax State softball: After position change, Emma Elrod keeps slugging

After moving from left field to designated player, Jacksonville State's Emma Elrod is still hitting like crazy. She went 4-for-6 on Saturday as the Gamecocks beat Gardner-Webb 16-4 and DePaul

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Mark Edwards@MarkSportsStarFeb 22
For uniform watch today, @JaxStateSB is going with a more traditional look. I like this set in particular. @meganr2023 and @AR152023 took a moment to show us today’s unis.
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.@AnnistonStar story from Saturday's incredible @JaxStateWBB win. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State women: McDaniels’ big night, Barnes’ big shot sink Sam Houston

Jax State women: McDaniels’ big night, Barnes’ big shot sink Sam Houston

Jacksonville State senior Brooklyn McDaniel set career highs with 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Mya Barnes hit the game-winning 3-pointer as the Gamecocks beat Sam Houston on Saturday.

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Hank Humphrey@JaxStateFanFeb 21
Mark Edwards: Jax State legend sits courtside not as a coach but as a proud grandfather annistonstar.com/free/mark-e… via @AnnistonStar Great article @MarkSportsStar !
Mark Edwards: Jax State legend sits courtside not as a coach but as a proud grandfather

Mark Edwards: Jax State legend sits courtside not as a coach but as a proud grandfather

Bill Jones spent plenty of nights courtside at Pete Mathews Coliseum as Jacksonville State's men's basketball coach. On Friday, he watched high school hoops action as a proud grandfather, cheering

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Jacksonville State's three-game win streak ended when the Gamecocks fell 70-51 at Sam Houston in women's basketball Thursday night. annistonstar.com/sports/jsu/…
Jax State women: Gamecocks fall on road to end win streak

Jax State women: Gamecocks fall on road to end win streak

Jacksonville State's three-game win streak ended when the Gamecocks fell 70-51 at Sam Houston in women's basketball Thursday night.

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Jacksonville State was picked to finish last in Conference USA by the league's coaches, but after Saturday's 73-60 win over Texas-El Paso, the Gamecocks find themselves sailing along in third place. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State women: Picked last, Gamecocks keep winning basketball games

Jax State women: Picked last, Gamecocks keep winning basketball games

Jacksonville State was picked to finish last in Conference USA by the league's coaches, but after Saturday's 73-60 win over Texas-El Paso, the Gamecocks find themselves sailing along in third

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Read about why redshirt senior Eden Sample drew plenty of praise from head coach Rick Pietri for her efforts in Jacksonville State's latest win, even though she totaled only six points. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State women: Sample simply helps Gamecocks win again

Jax State women: Sample simply helps Gamecocks win again

Read about why redshirt senior Eden Sample drew plenty of praise from head coach Rick Pietri for her efforts in Jacksonville State's latest win, even though she totaled only six

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Jacksonville State University is expanding its reach to sexual assault survivors across east Alabama through a new grant-funded initiative that includes a round‑the‑clock crisis hotline, according to a recent news release from university officials. annistonstar.com/news/jax-st…
Jax State expands survivor services with new 24/7 hotline

Jax State expands survivor services with new 24/7 hotline

Jacksonville State University is expanding its reach to sexual assault survivors across East Alabama through a new grant-funded initiative that includes a round‑the‑clock crisis hotline, according to...

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Jacksonville State’s Ray Harper had a feeling his team would respond Saturday afternoon after an underwhelming performance against Sam Houston on Wednesday night. The Gamecocks did just that with a 64-60 win over Louisiana Tech. annistonstar.com/sports/extr…
EXTRA ENERGY: Jax State men get back on track with win over Louisiana Tech

EXTRA ENERGY: Jax State men get back on track with win over Louisiana Tech

Jacksonville State’s Ray Harper had a feeling his team would respond Saturday afternoon after an underwhelming performance against Sam Houston on Wednesday night. The Gamecocks did just that with a

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The Jacksonville State women visited Kennesaw State on Saturday thrashed the Owls 74-47. Kennesaw State led only once — at 2-0 after making the first basket. To read about all the good things the Gamecocks did, follow the link. ⬇️ annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State women: Gamecocks rock Kennesaw State from start to finish

Jax State women: Gamecocks rock Kennesaw State from start to finish

The Jacksonville State women visited Kennesaw State on Saturday thrashed the Owls 74-47. Kennesaw State led only once — at 2-0 after making the first basket.

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Jacksonville State's Brooklyn McDaniel of Heflin produced another big game for the Gamecocks' women's basketball team. For the second straight game, she matched her career high with 16 points, but the Gamecocks fell at CUSA co-leader Missouri State. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State women: McDaniel ties career high, but Gamecocks fall on the road

Jax State women: McDaniel ties career high, but Gamecocks fall on the road

Jacksonville State's Brooklyn McDaniel of Heflin produced another big game for the Gamecocks' women's basketball team. For the second straight game, she matched her career high with 16 points, but

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Using only seven players because of injuries, Jacksonville State overcame Florida International's fast-pace attack for a 70-67 road win Thursday night. annistonstar.com/jax-state-w…
Jax State women: Shorthanded Gamecocks give Pietri reason to be proud

Jax State women: Shorthanded Gamecocks give Pietri reason to be proud

Using only seven players because of injuries, Jacksonville State overcame Florida International's fast-paced attack for a 70-67 road win Thursday night.

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Jacksonville State’s men’s basketball team proved it could take a punch during Wednesday night’s 71-64 win over Florida International, and true freshman Jacoby Hill was a major reason why. annistonstar.com/sports/jsu/…
Jax State men: Gamecocks absorb FIU’s punch, rally behind freshman Hill’s career night

Jax State men: Gamecocks absorb FIU’s punch, rally behind freshman Hill’s career night

Jacksonville State’s men’s basketball team proved it could take a punch during Wednesday night’s 71-64 win over Florida International, and true freshman Jacoby Hill was a major reason why.

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If the Jax State women outrun and outhustle their opponent, head coach Rick Pietri allows the players to run a little bit less at the next practice. Or, at lot less, when they play like they did Friday night in their CUSA-opening win. annistonstar.com/free/jax-st…
Jax State women: Gamecocks out-race WKU, and their reward is less running

Jax State women: Gamecocks out-race WKU, and their reward is less running

If the Jax State women outrun and outhustle their opponent, head coach Rick Pietri allows the players to run a little bit less at the next practice. Or, at lot

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Jacksonville State limited a women’s basketball opponent to below 40 points for the fourth time this season in a 74-39 win at Presbyterian on Sunday. After a break for Christmas, CUSA play is next for the Gamecocks (6-6). annistonstar.com/sports/jsu/…
Jax State women: Gamecocks close non-conference portion of schedule at 6-6

Jax State women: Gamecocks close non-conference portion of schedule at 6-6

Jacksonville State limited a women’s basketball opponent to below 40 points for the fourth time this season in a 74-39 win at Presbyterian on Sunday. After a break for Christmas,

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